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18forty The Hardal Community Explained: Torah, Am Yisrael, and Redemption 22 Dec
The Hardal community, often associated with yeshivas like Har Hamor and Mercaz Harav, blends the religious rigor of Haredi life with religious Zionism's nati...
22 Dec
Forward Americans can't have nuanced conversations about Israel. I know who could teach them a thing or two. 19 Dec
Sruli Fruchter's article explores the polarized discourse on Israel prevalent in the United States, contrasting it with the more nuanced conversations occurr...
19 Dec
18forty Why We Do Jewish Philosophy 1 Dec
Rabbi Steven Gotlib closes 18Forty's "Faith in Reason" series with a reflection on Jewish philosophy as a means to systematically approach theology from a pe...
1 Dec
18forty Between Modern Orthodoxy and Religious Zionism: At Home as an Immigrant 28 Nov
Sruli Fruchter explores the complex experiences of living between modern Orthodoxy and Israel's Religious Zionism after making aliyah. The transition from Am...
28 Nov
18forty The Art and Awkwardness of Translating Rav Menachem Froman 1 Nov
Sruli Fruchter explores the challenges and nuances of translating the teachings of Rav Menachem Froman, a spiritually complex figure known for his controvers...
1 Nov
18forty American Judaism is Falling Apart. We Have Ourselves to Blame 16 Oct
Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's recent Yom Kippur sermon has sparked a debate within Jewish communities, criticizing younger generations for disconnecting from Israel an...
16 Oct
Forward With Hezbollah and Iran, war is Israel’s only reasonable option 15 Oct
Sruli Fruchter argues that Israel's military actions against Hezbollah and potentially Iran are not only justified but necessary to ensure its national secur...
15 Oct
18forty On Jewish Peoplehood in the American Orthodox Community 1 Oct
Sruli Fruchter examines the state of Jewish identity in the American Orthodox community, questioning why there hasn't been a unified outreach effort akin to ...
1 Oct
Forward I made aliyah right before Oct. 7. Here's why I stayed 25 Sep
Recent immigrant to Israel, Sruli Fruchter, reflects on his arrival just before the tragic Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Initially struggling to integrate...
25 Sep
18forty Why Developing a Healthy Body Image is Part of Teshuva 18 Sep
Sruli Fruchter explores the intersection of body image and the Jewish spiritual practice of teshuva, arguing that developing a healthy self-image is an impor...
18 Sep